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DIDSBURY - Family members and friends came out on Sept. 22 for an unveiling of the Didsbury Memorial Veteran Banner Project at the Didsbury Museum.

Eight pumpjacks operate in a clearing east of Sundre just south of Highway 27. For obvious safety reasons, residents are reminded to stay clear of oilfield equipment in the region.

Most of the major issues preoccupying Canadians in the lead-up to the Oct. 21 federal election were discussed on Wednesday evening during a forum held in Sundre.

The Mountain View County subdivision and development appeal board has denied an appeal of an earlier approval of a development permit for a caretaker/manager dwelling in the Eagle Hill-Westward Ho rural community. The ruling came following a Sept.

DIDSBURY - Essentials for our Community, a local charity that helps those in need, is starting up a community soup kitchen. Konnection Kitchen will start on Oct. 3 at the Didsbury Train Station from 6 to 7 p.m. and continue every Thursday.

DIDSBURY - At its regular council meeting on Sept. 23, council adopted the amended 2019 Strategic Plan for the town. The strategic plan covers the years 2017-2027.

INNISFAIL - For more than 90 minutes federal election candidates gave it their best shot at an Oct. 1 forum with incumbent Earl Dreeshen and his Conservative party facing attacks from right-flank challenger Paul Mitchell.

CARSTAIRS - At its regular council meeting on Sept. 23, council approved a motion to allow the town to purchase the Carstairs Community Golf Club.

This year's Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Mountain View County and Innisfail was another great success, according to spokesman Todd Jacobs. "It was a good campaign.

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